Al-Aqsa Storm: A Tempest of Will and Strategic Initiative

Operation Al-Aqsa Storm was not merely a military assault; it had a higher objective: to shatter the aura of Israel’s invincible power, to resurrect the Palestinian issue at the forefront of the global agenda, and to prove that the Resistance is not only alive but capable of taking the strategic initiative.

Marziyeh Davarpannah, Researcher at Al-Mustafa International University:

Al-Aqsa Storm—a tempest of iron and will—represents a strategic paradigm shift. This operation on October 7, 2023, was not just a military action; it was a geopolitical earthquake that disrupted the equations in the region.

It resulted in a strategic surprise, defeating the complex intelligence, security, and technological systems of the Zionist regime, which had always claimed to be “impregnable.” The simultaneous attack by land, air, and sea indicated meticulous planning, long-term training, and exceptional execution. Infiltrating dozens of points deep into the occupied territories defined new dimensions of asymmetric warfare.

This operation was not merely a military raid; it had a goal beyond that: breaking the myth of Israel’s undefeatable power, reviving the Palestinian cause globally, and demonstrating that the Resistance is not only alive but capable of seizing the initiative.

From the perspective of strategic and military sciences, Al-Aqsa Storm can be considered a systemic shock strike, based on several military science principles:

1.The Principle of Surprise: Utilizing timing (the Sabbath and holiday) and location (attacking from unexpected points) to maximize the impact of surprise.

2.Hybrid Warfare: The intelligent integration of irregular ground warfare with massive rocket barrages and the use of drones, making it extremely difficult for a classical army to respond.

3.Cognitive Warfare: More important than the physical war was the war over perception. This operation shattered the dominant narrative of Israel’s absolute superiority and created a redefined identity for Palestinians and the entire region.

4.Imposing Costs: With this operation, the Resistance proved its willingness to change the rules of the game, imposing astronomical costs on an adversary claiming superiority and forcing it to fight on a battlefield where it holds no advantage.

But Al-Aqsa Storm, beyond analyses and strategies, was a human cry. This cry rose from the heart of history. The cry of a mother who, after 75 years of occupation, saw her son armed with a weapon defending the flag of his land against tanks. The cry of youths imprisoned in the large prison of Gaza, who, by breaking through the walls, smelled the air of freedom for a few hours. The cry of a Palestinian child who sees the Resistance’s rockets in the sky and sees them as an answer to the advanced warplanes that destroyed their home.

This storm was a narrative of love for the homeland; a love that transcended borders and resonated in the hearts of all free people worldwide. The images of captured Zionists in the streets of Gaza were, for millions of oppressed people around the world, a moment of attaining dignity after decades of humiliation.

Al-Aqsa Storm was not just an operation; it was a turning point. A point where the equation of power moved away from the monopoly of technology and weapons and shifted towards will, sacrifice, and intelligent strategy. This storm reminded the world that Palestine is not just an ‘issue’; it is more than a million people enduring unbearable suffering, and they will remain silent no longer.

This event opened a new chapter in the history of resistance—a chapter whose end will be determined solely by the will of the Palestinian people and their uprising for the liberation of Al-Quds, as alluded to in the Holy Quran:
“And when the first of the two promises came to pass, We sent against you servants of Ours of great might, and they ravaged [your] homes. That was a promise fulfilled.” (Surah Al-Isra, 17:5)

Source: Defa Press News Agency. News Code: 783829